Topic: Manoeuvres · Nº 187 / 982

Para estacionar un turismo con remolque, ¿debe emplear calzos?
To park a car with a trailer, must you use chocks?
- ASí, siempre.Yes, always.
- BSi, cuando estacione en una pendiente.Yes, when parking on a slope.
- CNo, ya que los obligados a ello son los autobuses y vehículos de más de 3.500 kg. de masa máxima autorizada.No, because only buses and vehicles with a maximum authorised mass of more than 3,500 kg are required to do so.
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Correct answer
- BSi, cuando estacione en una pendiente.Yes, when parking on a slope.
Explanation
A car with a trailer is a combination of vehicles. Under Article 92 of the General Traffic Regulations (RGC), if it is parked on a noticeable slope it must be chocked, with chocks or by resting a steering wheel against the kerb. On level ground it is not compulsory.
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